Litigation Docketing & Calendaring Specialist

Published: 6/14/2022

Legal

Job Description

Direct Counsel is recruiting a Litigation Docketing & Calendaring Specialist for a plaintiff-side law firm in Century City that handles personal injury, elder abuse and neglect, and wrongful death matters.

This role combines two core responsibilities: managing California civil litigation deadlines and preparing and e-filing civil complaints under attorney supervision. We’re looking for someone who can independently manage day-to-day docketing, catch discrepancies in court notices and filing confirmations, and keep attorneys and staff informed of deadlines that need their attention.

What you’ll do

Maintain litigation calendars and calculate deadlines for statutes of limitations, discovery, motions, hearings, and trial.
Review court notices, minute orders, and scheduling orders. Apply the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and applicable local rules to determine and calendar deadlines.
Audit calendars regularly and flag upcoming deadlines or discrepancies to attorneys and staff.
Assist with drafting civil complaints for attorney review and prepare summonses, civil case cover sheets, and other required filing documents.
E-file complaints and other litigation documents through court-approved systems, verify acceptance, and coordinate corrections when filings are rejected.
Track complaint filing deadlines, service of process, and proofs of service.
Support petitions to compromise a minor’s claim by assembling settlement documents and court forms, calendaring hearings and approval deadlines, and following up on outstanding documentation.

What you’ll bring

At least three years of hands-on California civil litigation experience, including substantial responsibility for docketing and calendaring.
Practical experience preparing and electronically filing California civil complaints, including the supporting forms needed to initiate a case.
Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedure and deadline calculation, plus familiarity with Los Angeles Superior Court filing requirements.
The ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple matters and work independently with close attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and legal case management software.

Preferred experience

Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation.
Litify, CompuLaw, or comparable legal software.
Federal court calendaring and e-filing.
Petitions to compromise a minor’s claim.

To apply, submit your résumé to Direct Counsel and briefly describe your experience calculating California civil litigation deadlines and preparing and e-filing civil complaints. Please confirm your availability to work on-site in Century City.